Lakewood mall closes early after dozens of teens climb on cars, light fireworks

The Lakewood Center closed its doors early on Saturday night after around 100 teenagers climbed on cars, lit fireworks and caused mayhem in the mall’s parking lot, authorities said.

Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lakewood Station responded to the Lakewood Center at around 8 p.m. on Saturday night and found dozens of teens causing a disturbance in the area, said watch commander Sgt. Robert Martinez.

Deputies began to try and separate the teens and send them home.

Social media videos from the scene show teens running inside the mall, with deputies standing inside stores ushering them outside.

It’s unclear at this time why the teens gathered, or if any crimes had occurred. No arrests had been made and no injuries were reported.

The center closed at 7 p.m., two hours earlier than the usual 9 p.m. closing time on Saturdays.